It is considered to be one of the best chamber music halls in Moscow, as well as having the best acoustics. Its “airy” plaster carvings, with sparkling crystal chandeliers and French windows have an effect of celestial lightness. Among its visitors are the ‘elite’ or weird*** strange regulars. There are a lot of top-class concerts given by the conservatory professors. Good festivals of modern music are periodically held here (“Moscow Forum” in spring, “Vozvrashenie” {The Return} in winter), and chamber music concerts.